Musicians Ecko Show, Silet Open Up, and Faris Adam officially filed a dual complaint and protection request with the Ministry of Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, alleging that PT Ekspresi Inovasi Terpadu (IDE TIMUR) withheld roughly Rp 600 million in digital revenue for May and June 2026.
Royalty Dispute Details and Allegations Against IDE TIMUR
According to data held by the artists, the total withheld digital revenue from music distributed through IDE TIMUR reaches approximately Rp 600 million. The dispute centers on unpaid earnings for May and June 2026, alongside a lack of transparency regarding work contracts, copyright management, and economic rights.
Ecko Show stated that he previously served as a Director at IDE TIMUR while also acting as a client entrusting his assets for distribution. Having since been removed from his directorial position, Ecko Show noted that he, Silet Open Up, and Faris Adam still have not received their owed royalties and revenue for several recent months.
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Ecko Show stated that their collective action aims to open doors for other musicians facing similar transparency issues with labels, publishing houses, or aggregators who have not yet spoken up.
Ministry of Human Rights Intervention and Restorative Justice
Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai welcomed the delegation and stated that the ministry will process the complaint professionally by prioritizing restorative justice. According to Natalius Pigai, the Copyright Law ensures that if proper rules are followed, no party—whether creator, singer, or producer—should suffer financial losses.
To resolve the dispute, the Ministry of Human Rights plans to deploy a special team utilizing 90 trained mediators distributed across Indonesia. These mediators will invite creators, singers, and producers to sit at the negotiating table to find a mutually agreeable resolution.
Broader Industry Impact for Indonesian Musicians
Ecko Show emphasized that the legal and administrative steps taken go beyond individual compensation. By engaging the Ministry of Human Rights, the artists aim to establish a precedent proving that state protection is available for creators navigating opaque distribution and publishing contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ecko Show, Silet Open Up, and Faris Adam visit the Ministry of Human Rights?
They filed complaints and requested protection regarding delayed digital revenue payments totaling around Rp 600 million from PT Ekspresi Inovasi Terpadu (IDE TIMUR) for May and June 2026.
How does the Ministry of Human Rights plan to handle the case?
According to Minister Natalius Pigai, the ministry will apply a restorative justice approach, utilizing a network of mediators to bring the artists, creators, and producers together for professional mediation.
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What specific transparency do the artists demand?
The musicians are demanding total transparency regarding incoming revenue amounts, calculation formulas, deduction types, and definitive disbursement timelines from labels and aggregators.
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